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Peterson Strobe vs Tuner by Piascore
Both stand on musical tuner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Android
Peterson Strobe offers detailed tuning controls, broad note coverage, and specialized temperaments in an Android app. Its fixed presets and missing metronome, tone generator, and Connect support define the main limitations.
Visit Peterson Strobe Free plan iPhone
Tuner by Piascore combines a broad note range with detailed tuning displays and selectable temperaments. The free Lite edition provides a starting point, while Full adds several advanced controls for a one-time fee.
Visit Tuner by PiascoreThe facts
| Peterson Strobe | Tuner by Piascore | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Strobe™ (Android): $9.99, paid once | Full: $4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | w.strobosoft.com | piascore.com |
| On musical tuner apps | #32 of 32 | #28 of 32 |
Peterson Strobe: what it does well
- 0.1-cent stated accuracy
- Wide Eb0–Eb8 note range
- Four guitar and bass Sweeteners
- 11 Historic Temperaments
- Offline tuning support
What to know first
- Android only
- No user-created presets
- No metronome or tone generator
- No Peterson Connect compatibility
Tuner by Piascore: what it does well
- Covers notes from E1 to A8
- Piascore states ±1-cent accuracy
- Includes tone generator and reference calibration
- Supports alternate tunings and custom reference pitch
- Free Lite version available
What to know first
- Full version costs $4.99 USD once
- Current frequency display is not in Lite
- Only listed for iOS
- No strobe display or intonation monitoring
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